Erik ten Hag gives blunt responses to Marcus Rashford controversy in tense Manchester United press conference

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Published: 12:38, 31 Jan 2024Updated: 12:38, 31 Jan 2024

Erik ten Hag refused to elaborate on Marcus Rashford's return to Manchester United training following his night out in Belfast.

The England international was pictured partying in the Northern Ireland capital days before their FA Cup victory over Newport County.

Rashford has returned to training following a night out in Belfast

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Rashford has returned to training following a night out in BelfastCredit: AFP

Ten Hag claimed he missed training due to illness but it was later reported that Rashford was drinking for 12 hours and passed out in a hotel bed at 3am.

United released a statement saying Rashford has 'taken responsibility' and the matter has now been closed, with the player back in training.

Ten Hag will welcome him back to the side to face Wolves and did not want to comment on the situation much further in a tense Manchester United press conference on Wednesday.

"He has taken responsibility and for the rest it's an internal matter. Case closed," he told the media on Wednesday.

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When asked about Rashford again, he insisted: "As I said, case closed."

More to follow.

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